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'Dallas' Airs 'Who Shot JR, Part 2?' Tonight!

Brian Russel — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:21:45 +0000

Dallas will remember its legendary character JR Ewing tonight. This is the second season of the second run of Dallas. Larry Hagman returned as the villain he always was, JR Ewing. Hangman passed away on November 23, 2012, which left writers in a bind. The show was already in production, and Hagman had filmed a few episodes. Everyone was [...]

'Dallas' Season 2 Holding Funeral For Larry Hagman's J.R. Ewing

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:13:40 +0000

Late last month we had the sad duty of reporting that veteran cultural icon and the actor behind legendary soap 'Dallas' most enduring character J.R. Ewing, Larry Hagman had passed away of cancer-related complications. Hagman's passing also left TNT's revived 'Dallas' series in the lurch in the midst of shooting a second season when the actor died. We knew that TNT would find a way to work the character's death into the story as well, but now have details of the funeral, including several past 'Dallas' stars in attendance.

Larry Hagman, J.R. Ewing on 'Dallas,' Dead at 81

Townsquare Media — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:03:21 +0000

Television actor Larry Hagman, best known for his portrayal of the conniving oilman J.R. Ewing on the show ‘Dallas,’ died on Friday at the age of 81. Hagman had been battling throat cancer since at least October of 2011, when he also announced he would be taking part in TNT’s current ‘Dallas’ reboot. He died [...]

Strange Green Liquid in Dallas Waterway Isn't for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:45 +0000

Cities like Chicago dye their rivers green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dallas, however, isn’t trying to start their own green tradition, at least not intentionally.

A waterway just outside of the Medical City Dallas Hospital started to fill with a mysterious green goo last Wednesday.

Rhianna Concert Gets To Hot [Video]

chuck.stevens — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:32:12 +0000

A concert by Rhianna took an unexpected turn Friday night.The singer was performing her Loud Tour in Dallas at the American Airlines Center when some pyrotechnics went haywire during her song, ‘California King Bed. Rhianna left the stage when a fire broke out above her stage fireworks began to fall down — cutting her set list [...]

$1,000 For Parking At The Super Bowl???

Greg Karcher — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:28:21 +0000

Packers and Steelers fans can start getting their Super Bowl trips planned and booked. The Super Bowl will be held at the Cowboy’s stadium in Dallas. If you are planning on attending, don’t forget your credit card…cards. Beware that after paying for the actual ticket to the game, the hotel room, parking spot, and memorabilia, [...]